Kedar Rai was out on his morning walk in Danapur near Patna when he was attacked (Representational)
A Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader in Bihar was shot dead in Patna on Thursday by unidentified assailants, police said.
Kedar Rai was out on his morning walk in Danapur near Patna when the attack took place, the police said.
"It appears to be the work of a sharpshooter," a police officer added.
A seriously injured Mr Rai was rushed to a hospital but declared brought dead.
Mr Rai was considered close to RJD chief Lalu Prasad.